Optics: eye examining – vision testing and correcting – Spectacles and eyeglasses – Temples
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-13
2001-08-07
Mai, Huy (Department: 2873)
Optics: eye examining, vision testing and correcting
Spectacles and eyeglasses
Temples
Reexamination Certificate
active
06270217
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various types of coverings for the protection of eyeglass frames have been used for a variety of purposes. Specific to the present invention is the use of such protective coverings when the eyeglass wearer is undergoing some type of treatment or procedure to his or her hair or scalp employing substances which potentially may damage eyeglass frames.
A prime example of such a circumstance relates to dermatological treatment of patients. Medication applied to and remaining on the skin or scalp of the temple region may contain components which can cause damage to eyeglass temple pieces worn by the patient. Likewise, in the beauty salon setting, the patron receiving a hair treatment or undergoing a permanent or hair dying process, may need to have treatment substances, dyes, or certain chemicals in his or her hair for prolonged periods of time. Eyeglasses may need to be worn during these extended times for the comfort and convenience of the patron or by necessity. During these various processes, injurious substances may drip onto the eyeglass frames of the patron, often times permanently damaging expensive frames.
Present attempts to provide protective eyeglass frame coverings have included the use of such materials as tissue paper or aluminum foil wrapped around the temple pieces. Tissue paper is difficult to maintain on glass frames and does not afford adequate protection against moisture and especially harsh chemicals or similar substances. Aluminum foil is also inadequate, in that this material, itself, may damage frames. It is uncomfortable for the user and is not wholly effective in keeping out moisture.
Other attempts to provide eyeglass protection have additional disadvantages. For instance the coverings disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,786,158 are too elaborate to be practical for use as disposable eyeglass frame protection. Such coverings also do not provide a means for efficient and clean removal, after they are used and become wet and soiled. These coverings also are not configured to be readily stored and easily dispensed for use. The coverings shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,440,355 suffer from similar disadvantages. The coverings here do not even contemplate the liquid proofing, disposal features which are an inherent part of the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame protection dispensing system which overcomes the limitations and disadvantages of prior devices.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame protection dispensing system which constitutes flexible and effective protective coverings, efficiently stored for easy and convenient access.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame protection dispensing system in which the protective coverings are readily available for quick access for the protection of eyeglass frames which may be subject to damage from moisture, chemicals, or other injurious substances.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame protection dispensing system which provides for the protection of eyeglass frames without risk of damage to the frames.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame protection dispensing system providing eyeglass frame protective coverings which can easily and efficiently be removed from the frames after use, in a sanitary manner, without soiling the frames or the hands of the individual removing the coverings.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an eyeglass frame protection dispensing system to provide eyeglass fame protective coverings which are easily and readily disposable.
These and other objects of the invention are accomplished by the present invention which comprises eyeglass frame protective coverings which are formed on sheets, which make up a cylindrical roll. The roll consists of a plurality of perforated, connected sheets, each sheet containing one protective covering formed on each sheet. Each protective covering is connected to its respective sheet also by perforations, which allows the covering to be easily removed from the sheet for use. A bridge section interconnects the two tubular pocket-like temple frame components of the protective covering. The bridge section is configured to be pulled to remove the covering from the sheet and is also perforated at its midpoint, thus allowing the bridge section to be easily separated once the temple frame components are placed on the temple pieces of the eyeglasses. Once separated, the two parts of the bridge section are draped over the temple pieces and are then available to assist in the clean and efficient removal of the two components of the covering, after the components become wet and soiled. After use, the protective coverings are simply disposed of. It is contemplated that each sheet in the roll of sheets and the protective coverings will be made of a lightweight, flexibly formed plastic.
The novel features which are considered as being characteristic of the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its design, construction, and use, together with additional features and advantages thereof, are best understood upon a review of the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4786158 (1988-11-01), Barfus-Shanks
patent: 5440355 (1995-08-01), Ross
patent: 5583585 (1996-12-01), Sternberg et al.
Goldstein Stuart M.
Lizzi Michael
Mai Huy
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